IT Project Management

IT and software development projects differ from other kinds of projects, from initiating to planning. You will discover ways to modify and adapt project management techniques, methods, and approaches…

IT and software development projects differ from other kinds of projects, from initiating to planning. You will discover ways to modify and adapt project management techniques, methods, and approaches to fit the specific needs of an IT project. After learning acquisition and procurement processes and terminology, you will learn to use the tools and techniques associated with both adaptive and predictive lifecycles. With a focus on the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) project workflow, you will understand how to manage constraints and ensure continuous improvement.

The rapid pace of technological change drives IT projects. Yet many IT projects fail due to poor project management. As the complexity of IT systems grows, it impacts project management as well as the…

The rapid pace of technological change drives IT projects. Yet many IT projects fail due to poor project management. As the complexity of IT systems grows, it impacts project management as well as the stakeholders and team members who develop, deploy, operate, and evolve projects. You will examine multiple effective approaches to executing, managing, and completing IT projects. You will learn delivery methodologies used in innovative IT PM, and activities that produce successful software solutions, and how to implement process improvement initiatives.

Initiation of an IT project is one of the first steps in successfully managing the project. Business case development, project charter creation, estimation techniques, communications development, and…

Initiation of an IT project is one of the first steps in successfully managing the project. Business case development, project charter creation, estimation techniques, communications development, and stakeholder management are critical to this step. You will learn about the initialization and integration activities to ensure correct alignment between scope, time, cost, quality, and risk. You will gain the skills to accurately estimate resources using various techniques, create a communications plan, and demonstrate how to analyze and manage stakeholders.

Requirements management can be complex, but is an integral component of IT project success. You will learn about developing requirements, lifecycle planning and alignment, managing project change, and…

Requirements management can be complex, but is an integral component of IT project success. You will learn about developing requirements, lifecycle planning and alignment, managing project change, and configuration management. You will apply the requirements management process and activities to an IT project, effectively choose the most appropriate lifecycle model, create an effective change management process, and design an appropriate configuration management plan.

Project managers must be aware of the differences between managing an IT project and other projects. You should take a modified approach to activities to fit the needs of an IT project. You will…

Project managers must be aware of the differences between managing an IT project and other projects. You should take a modified approach to activities to fit the needs of an IT project. You will understand the activities involved in managing IT projects, including time and cost management, risk identification, and planning processes and techniques. You will learn to prepare a scope using predictive and adaptive life cycles, design a schedule with interdependencies, develop an IT risk management program, and more.

Execution of an IT project requires different delivery methodologies and techniques than other types of projects. Project closing and contract completion, performance data collection and tracking, and…

Execution of an IT project requires different delivery methodologies and techniques than other types of projects. Project closing and contract completion, performance data collection and tracking, and team and conflict management are all integral to IT project management. You will learn to examine different methodologies to produce and deliver Fit for use is when a deliverable is provided to the project sponsor or product owner, and he or she can immediately, without modification, generate the business value for which it was designed and implemented.fit-for-use deliverables, create a backlog using Agile and Scrum, and develop a team management plan.

Monitoring and controlling an IT project is an ongoing activity that spans the life of the project. You will cover the activities involved in monitoring and controlling project actuals to baseline…

Monitoring and controlling an IT project is an ongoing activity that spans the life of the project. You will cover the activities involved in monitoring and controlling project actuals to baseline variances, adequate progress and status reporting, project process improvement plan, and critical path methods. You will also formulate a performance analysis on an IT project and complete a product backlog grooming activity using sprint performance results.

The planning, management, and control of procurement and acquisitions is a crucial component of IT projects, especially when adding to your staff. You will learn the concepts of acquisition, contract…

The planning, management, and control of procurement and acquisitions is a crucial component of IT projects, especially when adding to your staff. You will learn the concepts of acquisition, contract basics, and management skills to successfully deal with acquired technical resources. Through IT-based case studies and role-playing, you will learn about and apply procurement and acquisition activities, develop acquisition strategies, and prepare a vendor management plan.